Catalan Independence and a Tumultuous 2014 for Spain
Examining the current debate surrounding Catalan independence and what it might mean for the future of Spain and the EU.
Nigeria: Rumblings of Militancy Continue
Bayelsa, which lies in the Niger Delta, has faced not only political tension but also renewed violence, some of which is electoral, some of which targets the oil industry, and all of which is in some sense or another political. The election is now over, but that does not settle questions about where the politics of the region are headed.
The Search for a New Equilibrium in US-Pakistan Relations
Here's why Pakistan is still an important piece of the puzzle for American foreign policy in the region.
The Opening Act of a Guerilla War in Mali
Those proclaiming an end to the Mali conflict might have spoken too soon.
Australia’s Intelligence Community: Behind the Times in an Asian Century
The Geopoliticalmonitor's Murray Hunter argues how new revelations surrounding Australian intelligence activities could come to harm the country's standing in Asia.
Rage over Sochi Anti-Gay Law Precisely What Putin Wants
Examining how Vladimir Putin has used Russia's anti-gay law to deflect other criticisms during the Sochi Games.
Predicting Australia’s Next Defense White Paper
The Geopoliticalmonitor’s Arthur Moore discusses some of the material that will likely find its way into the Abbott government’s defense white paper.
China in Nigeria: Triumph of the Beijing Model?
According to a 2011 survey from the Pew Research Centre, 76 percent of Nigerians have a generally positive view of China.
ANALYSIS: US-ROK Military Exercises
With the Chinese government jumping in to protect North Korea from international fallout over the sinking of the Cheonan, it should come as no real surprise that the two allies have united in their disdain for planned US-South Korean military exercises.